We were really sad to hear that Joan Pollit has died early this month. Joan was our original matron, and a key influencer of what followed. She wanted patients to “live for the moment” and find joy even in the most challenging circumstances. This is an ethos that we continue to follow today. Val Stangoe: …
Living with illness can be hard. There are different ways people find to manage illness. Some find it helps to talk with those with similar problems, learning together how to manage. Many find staying active through exercise and other activity helps. Having fun with others can also take your mind from your illness. Our experience …
When I found out my work experience was at St Mary’s Hospice part of me was nervous however the other part of me was really intrigued to find out more about the service and what it provides. Everyone is so welcoming at the hospice which makes it a much more happier place and it has …
I’ve been volunteering at the Orangery Cafe in St Mary’s Hospice for a year now and I honestly can’t believe how fast the year has been. Walking in on my first day I felt nervous and hesitant having a undeserving idea that the hospice would be overflowing with grief, despair and misery. I couldn’t have …
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Guidance on visiting the Hospice This guidance applies to everyone connected to St Mary’s Hospice: working, volunteering, visiting or attending hospice services, including at the Living Centre in Barrow in Furness. Whilst the risk to individuals remains low, we take the wellbeing of those using, or working or volunteering in the Hospice seriously …
St Mary’s is continuing to ask you if you would like to sign up to play our Lottery on a regular basis, with the aim of recruiting more players to raise vital funds for our hospice. Please be assured that the canvassers are fully trained and will have full photographic ID on them at all …
With no signs of storm Ciara calming we made the decision to close our day hospice today to ensure the safety of our patients. However, this didn’t stop the Living Well team who visited all patients in their own homes to share the Valentine’s love. If you’d like to find out more about our Day …
Ramsdens, the popular currency exchange provider and financial services business, has launched a new initiative to encourage shoppers to transform their unwanted and unused foreign currency into much needed funds for local charities. The Loose Change initiative will see each of Ramsdens’s 157 stores across the country introduce an unwanted currency collection point. Throughout the …
We are thrilled with the response to our tree recycling scheme this year – with 500 trees and £5,450 donated, this is a huge increase from last year and a flying start to 2020’s fundraising efforts. It would not be possible without the support of our corporate and community volunteers that give up their time …
St Mary’s Hospice have some truly amazing supporters – but Claire Noble from Barrow is prepared to go to put herself though (some peoples’ idea of) hell in order to raise money for a cause close to her heart. In her own words, Claire shares her remarkable story here: “St Mary’s hospice is an awesome …
